HR Generalist

Are you a hands-on HR professional who thrives in a fast paced, people first environment? Do you enjoy being at the heart of the action, supporting teams, solving problems, and driving positive change? If so, we want to hear from you! We’re on the lookout for an enthusiastic and highly organised HR Generalist to join our team for a 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover) This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in a true generalist role, covering all aspects of HR from administration, compliance, employee relations, payroll support and exciting engagement initiatives. You’ll be a key point of contact for employees and managers, delivering proactive, solution focused HR support across the business. No two days are the same, this is a role where you can make a real impact.

Job Specification

HR Administration & Compliance

• Prepare and issue all key HR documentation, including but not limited to contracts of employment, variations, exit letters and probation letters.
• Carry out and maintain accurate records of all pre-employment checks including references, DBS and fitness and propriety.
• Liaise with the Recruitment and Learning & Development teams to coordinate induction schedules and align training with business needs.
• Maintain all elements of employee records and ensure data accuracy across all platforms.
• Monitor and update HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with employment law and best practice.
• Act as a point of contact for all first aid and fire safety responsibilities, coordinating training and ensuring compliance.
• Manage all regulatory records.
• Manage the central HR inbox and distribute emails where relevant.
• Provide support to the office team where required.

Payroll Support

• Manage and process all inputs to the HR system with accurate information to ensure the proper integration of data into payroll.
• Provide accurate monthly reports that will contribute toward payroll processing.
• Support with the distribution of payroll documents to employees on leave or leavers.
• Support with administering the pension scheme with total accuracy.
• Support with the annual preparation and reporting of relevant payroll documents such as P11Ds and P60’s.

Employee Benefits & Systems

• Become an expert in and manage all employee benefits platforms and systems.
• Be the point of contact for employees with any benefits related queries.
• Liaise with and build relationships with external providers who facilitate and provide all employee benefits.

Employee Relations & Support

• Guide employees and managers on the use of the internal HR system, ensuring queries are resolved and processes run smoothly.
• Provide managers and leaders with advice on all HR matters.
• Execute administrative support and assistance in formal procedures including investigations, disciplinaries and grievances.
• Deliver HR data and insight to managers to inform decision-making.

Engagement and Projects

• Contribute to employee engagement activities and ad hoc HR projects.
• Assist with internal initiatives, including the creation and production of branded materials and employee communications.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and compliant working environment.

Skills & Experience

• Ability to handle sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion.
• Good use of initiative and thinking outside of the box.
• Proven experience in a generalist HR role covering the full employee lifecycle.
• Sound knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice.
• Experience in advising on and resolving employee relations issues.
• Confident using HR related systems and platforms.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• CIPD Level 3 (or above) or equivalent experience would be preferred.

Now we’ve got your attention, who are Fluent money? Fluent Money was founded in 2008. The vision is to create an easy-to-use, digital environment for customers to access secured loans, mortgages, protection and specialist secured financial solutions with minimal friction. During 2022 they strengthened their position with Mortgage Advice Bureau, a leading award-winning UK mortgage broker and strategic partner making a strategic investment to become majority shareholder. Working at Fluent Money means being part of a company that values integrity, professionalism, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. We empower employees to take ownership of their work and provide them with the necessary tools and resources to excel in their roles. Our forward-thinking approach and cutting-edge technology enable us to offer seamless and personalised financial solutions, setting new standards for excellence in the industry. The people in the business make us who we are, and we pride themselves on excellent customer service and job satisfaction for the whole Fluent family. We believe in responsible borrowing and want to make our customers’ money work harder for them. Through our work with an extensive panel of lenders, we can find the best deals to match your situation and make sure that they’re affordable for you, too. You’re in safe hands with us. At Fluent Money we recognise the importance of what matters most to mortgage customers. Speed, Convenience and Specialist advice. We strive to deliver a best in class mortgage experience by making Fluent Money a great place to be, supported and enabled by world class systems and competitive remuneration as well options for flexible working to attract top talent from across the UK. Our large open planned office give our people the ability to collaborate and thrive in a forward thinking and fun environment. We have ambitious plans for growth and are seeking to broaden the reach of our recruitment to include hybrid workers and 100% work from home Advisers, Client Relationship Managers and Line Managers.

What’s in it for you?

• Vitality Healthcare upon completion of probation period
• Company Pension Scheme on completion of probation
• Rising holiday entitlement including Holiday buy & sell scheme
• Flexible working including hybrid and 100% work from home
• Free secure parking
• Onsite food provision and restaurant facilities for office based and hybrid workers
• Free tea, coffee and fresh fruit daily
• ‘Freebie Fridays” on the first Friday of every month
• Great location close to transport links
• Access to training and development
• Stimulating career progression
• Cycle to work scheme
• Salary Sacrifice EV scheme
• Annual awards evening and various social events
• Modern dress code
• Reward and recognition

If you feel you have what it takes to become part of a fun, vibrant and constantly growing organisation, please email recruitment@fluentmoney.co.uk